Business Development Operations Manager - Cardiology

Iterative Health is a healthcare technology and services company powering the acceleration of clinical research to transform patient outcomes.We built a leading performance-driven network of 100+ sites across the US, Europe, India, and Australia, conducting research directly in the communities where care is delivered across gastrointestinal, hepatology, obesity, and cardiology. By combining deep clinical trial expertise with cutting-edge AI, we connect sponsors' scientific ambitions with high-performing research teams that expedite and expand access to novel therapeutics for patients in need. Today, Iterative Health is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and New York City with 250+ employees world-wide.As a Business Development Operations Manager for the Cardiology service line, you wil help build and scale Iterative Health's growing Cardiology clinical research portfolio. In this highly cross-functional role, you will partner closely with business development, clinical operations, finance, legal, and sponsor teams to drive the successful execution of new study opportunities from initial sponsor engagement through contract execution. Reporting to the VP of Growth, you will own the operational infrastructure behind our commercial efforts—including pipeline management, study scoping, cross-functional coordination, and performance reporting—ensuring we deliver an exceptional sponsor experience while accelerating access to innovative cardiovascular therapies. Where You’ll Drive Impact Own the end-to-end internal business development process from initial sponsor engagement through contract execution, serving as the single internal touchpoint for new contracts.Lead the cross-functional scoping and pricing process for new study opportunities.Support the Director of Business Development in preparing for key sponsor interactions, including developing pitches and proposals, building conference materials, and ensuring the team is well-prepared for high-stakes meetings.Keep the business development pipeline organized and visible by maintaining up-to-date reporting on where each opportunity stands across the portfolio.Track deal progression, identify bottlenecks, and proactively surface risks to the Director of Business Development.Continuously identify opportunities to streamline and improve the business development process to accelerate deal pull-through and reduce time to contract close.Build and maintain the internal processes, tools, and documentation that support a scalable, high-performance BD operation.Perform other tasks as assignedWhat You Bring to the Team 4–7+ years of experience in life sciences, clinical trials, business development, or enterprise partnerships.Experience managing end-to-end commercial processes, from scoping and pricing through contract execution.Strong cross-functional collaborator with a track record of working effectively across clinical, operations, and legal teams.Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deals and workstreams simultaneously.Excellent communication and relationship management skills.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.Preferred QualificationsExperience in gastroenterology, hepatology, or adjacent therapeutic areas.Deep understanding of the clinical trials landscape, including sponsor and CRO dynamics.Advanced degree in healthcare or business (MBA, MPH, or equivalent).How Success Is Measured Success in this role will be measured through:Ability to quickly own CTA reviews from start to finish Efficient problem solving Owner mentality over assigned contractsHow We Work Collaborative and low-ego team environmentHigh ownership and accountability cultureFast-paced and highly iterative growth environmentOpen communication and continuous learning mindsetMission-driven organization focused on improving patient outcomesComfortable navigating evolving business priorities and opportunitiesBenefits That Support You We believe great teams do their best work when they feel supported — professionally and personally.Hybrid work environment with in-office collaboration two days per week in either our NYC or Boston officeComprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with up to 80% of premiums covered by Iterative HealthMental health and wellness support through Spring HealthHealth HSA or FSA options, and commuter FSA contributions supported by Iterative HealthUnlimited PTO, 12 company holidays, and a company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Years401(k) program with a company match of up to 3% (up to $3,000 annually)Weekly in-office lunch benefit every Tuesday100% company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverageAnnual wellness and professional development stipend to support your health and growthAnd more!New York pay range$130,000—$155,000 USDAt Iterative Health, we’re actively working towards creating an environment that is representative of the diversity of patients our technology serves. 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